TIME Awards Person of the Year to Women Speaking Out Against Sexual Harassment

Late 2017 was rocked by accusations of sexual misconduct, beginning with charges levied against Harvey Weinstein in October. As victims continue to speak out against public figures like Kevin Spacey , Louis CK and Bruce Weber , TIME has announced that this overwhelming group of people has earned recognition collectively as Person of the Year.
This isn't the first time the magazine has honored a group of people; in 2014, Ebola fighters were the Person of the Year, and 2005 saw Bono and Bill and Melinda Gates honored as The Good Samaritans. 2017's subjects aren't all listed by name, however...Read more ...

Tracee Ellis Ross Just Schooled Handsy Men on Late-Night TV

She's the Dr. Seuss 2017 needs. Tracee Ellis Ross took over late-night TV as the host Jimmy Kimmel Live! , and the Black-ish star, 45, turned her opening monologue into an all-too-timely teaching moment about sexual harassment. Trading jokes for real talk, Ross schooled viewers on how to more accurately discuss the sexual assault and misconduct stories that continue to make headlines.
“First of all, let's start with the fact that it isn't a sex scandal. It isn't a Hollywood scandal. It isn't even a scandal,” said Ross. “It is a systemic problem about the abuse of power that takes place...Read more ...

In the aftermath of Taylor Swift's sexual assault case, she's reflecting on her testimony against former DJ David Mueller as part of Time...Read more ...

TIME's 'Person of the Year' Honorees Include Black Women And Men Who Took A Stand Against Sexual Harassment

Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" are the women and men who came forward to break the silence of sexual harassment and assault in different occupational industries.
Famous faces include Ashley Judd, Taylor Swift, Rose McGowan and Terry Crews. But the group also consists of individuals from different races, income classes and occupations who took the risk of voicing their pain.
"They asked me if there were other girls," Crystal Washington, the Plaza Hotel's hospitality coordinator said in a Time video. She and six other female employees filed a sexual-harassment suit against the hotel...Read more ...